Honestly, trying to keep track of where the football is actually being shown has become a full-time job. One minute you’re settled in with your usual subscription, the next, a multi-billion dollar rights deal has shifted the entire landscape under your feet. If you’ve spent the morning shouting at your remote because the "big game" isn't where it was last season, you aren't alone.
The 2025/26 season has brought some of the biggest shake-ups in a decade. We’ve seen long-standing broadcasters exit the pitch and new streaming giants take over entire continents. Whether you're waking up at 4 AM in Sydney or sitting down for a pint in London, here is the ground truth on what channel is premier league football on right now.
The UK Shake-up: Goodbye Amazon, Hello More Sky
For the longest time, UK fans had a three-way split. You had Sky, TNT (the artist formerly known as BT), and those random December weeks where you had to remember your Amazon Prime password. Well, that’s over. Amazon Prime is out. They didn't bid for the new cycle, which means those midweek rounds and Boxing Day marathons have been redistributed.
Sky Sports is basically the main character now
Sky didn't just win; they dominated. They’re showing a minimum of 215 matches this season. That is a massive jump from the 128 they used to have. Basically, if a game is being played on a Sunday, it’s almost certainly on Sky. They’ve also snatched up the rights to show every single match on the final day of the season simultaneously. No more "Red Button" frustration while trying to see who gets relegated.
TNT Sports and the Saturday Lunchtime Slot
TNT Sports has held onto its territory, primarily the 12:30 PM Saturday kick-off. They’ve got 52 games total. It’s still the place for that early weekend slot that managers seem to hate but fans love. If you’re streaming, you’re looking at the Discovery+ app to find these games.
- Sky Sports: The lions share. Super Sunday, Monday Night Football, Friday nights.
- TNT Sports: Saturday lunchtimes and select midweek rounds.
- BBC Sport: No live games, but Match of the Day is still the king of highlights. Gary Lineker might be gone, but the institution remains.
USA: Peacock and the NBC Empire
In the States, things are actually surprisingly stable, but "stable" in 2026 still means you need an internet connection. NBC Universal still owns the rights, but they’ve leaned even harder into streaming.
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Peacock is no longer just an "extra." It is the hub. While you'll still find the "Match of the Week" on the NBC broadcast channel or USA Network, the vast majority of the 380-game schedule lives behind the Peacock paywall. If you’re a die-hard fan, you kind of just have to have it.
USA Network handles the bulk of the cable-heavy fixtures. If a game is on USA, you can usually stream it via Sling TV, Fubo, or YouTube TV. But remember, those "Peacock Exclusive" matches won't show up on your cable box. It's a bit of a juggle.
Australia’s Massive 2026 Plot Twist
If you’re in Australia, everything you knew is wrong. For years, Optus Sport was the home of the Premier League. As of August 2025, Optus Sport has shut down.
In a landmark deal, Nine Entertainment took over, moving all Premier League rights to Stan Sport. This is a huge deal for Aussie fans because it consolidates the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League under one roof.
The price has gone up a bit—Stan Sport is usually an add-on to a base Stan subscription—but the upside is that they are finally broadcasting select matches in 4K. After years of 720p streams on other platforms, seeing the grass in Ultra HD is a bit of a revelation.
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Canada: Fubo is Still King
North of the border, things are much simpler. FuboTV Canada remains the exclusive home. They recently renewed their deal, so you don't have to go hunting for a new provider until at least 2028. Every single match—all 380 of them—is on Fubo.
The cost has crept up a little (it's around $30-35 CAD depending on your plan), but at least you don't have to check three different apps to find your team.
Finding Your Game: A Quick Cheat Sheet
It's easy to get lost in the sea of apps. Here is a quick breakdown of where to look based on where you’re sitting.
United Kingdom
- Primary Home: Sky Sports (Sky Go / NOW)
- The Saturday Early Kick-off: TNT Sports (Discovery+)
- Highlights: BBC One (Match of the Day)
United States
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- Streaming Everything: Peacock
- Cable Matches: USA Network / NBC
- Spanish Language: Telemundo / Universo
Australia
- The Only Destination: Stan Sport
Canada
- The Only Destination: FuboTV
Why Does It Keep Changing?
Money. Obviously. The latest UK deal alone was worth £6.7 billion. The Premier League is a monster. Broadcasters are desperate for "appointment viewing" because sports are the only thing people still watch live.
This is why we see the 3 PM blackout still existing in the UK. They want people in the stadiums. But for the rest of the world, every single minute is available if you have the right subscription.
How to Get the Best Deal
Don't just pay full price. If you’re in the UK, NOW Sports often does "season memberships" right before the August kickoff that can save you £10 a month. In the US, look for the Peacock annual plans; they usually offer a massive discount compared to the monthly rolling fee.
Also, keep an eye on your mobile provider. In Australia, Optus customers used to get a discount; now that the rights have moved to Stan, keep an eye on Nine’s partnerships with telcos to see if any "bundled" deals pop up to soften the blow of the price hike.
To make sure you don't miss a specific kickoff, your best bet is to download a dedicated live-score app like FotMob or LiveScore. They don't just tell you the score; they actually list the exact TV channel for your specific region about 24 hours before the game starts. It saves a lot of frantic scrolling through TV guides five minutes after the whistle has blown.
Actionable Next Steps
- Audit your subs: If you're in the UK and still paying for Amazon Prime just for the football, you can safely cancel that for the 2025/26 season.
- Check your tech: If you’re in Australia, ensure your TV supports the Stan app before the season starts, as the Optus app is now a ghost town.
- Set your alerts: Use an app like FotMob to track your team and see exactly which of these channels they’re landing on each week.